Cucumber-Tomato Salad: Summer’s Fresh Favorite Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber-Tomato Salad perfect for summer, featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-red wine vinegar dressing with fresh herbs and a hint of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons (about 2½ cups)
- 2 large tomatoes, about 1½ pounds, chopped
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Herbs & Garnish
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, dill, and/or mint)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables and Dressing: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Ensure everything is evenly mixed to distribute flavors.
- Chill: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill the salad for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to crisp up.
- Prepare to Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, carefully leaving behind any excess liquid released during chilling to prevent sogginess.
- Add Olive Oil and Herbs: Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the salad, sprinkle with the chopped fresh herbs of your choice, and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
- Season and Garnish: Finish by sprinkling flaky sea salt over the top, adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference and availability.
- Chilling is key to help the salad flavors develop and keep the ingredients crisp.
- Leaving excess juices behind before serving prevents the salad from becoming watery.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, seafood, or as a light standalone dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber tomato salad, summer salad, fresh cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad recipe
